Roasted Bacon Pecans

Courtesy of Farm Fresh Southern Cooking. Substitute walnut halves for the pecans if desired. The recipe can be easily doubled. Makes 2 cups.

2 cups pecan halves

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

6 bacon slices, chopped

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a jelly roll pan. Drizzle with the butter. Sprinkle the bacon pieces evenly over the pecans. Bake 25 minutes or until the bacon is done, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sugar and salt. As soon as the pecans come out of the oven, sprinkle evenly with the sugar mixture. Cool on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.